Remodelaholic in Review: November 2015
We are so excited for December to be here. Every holiday is so much fun to celebrate; the decorating, the preparations and the time with family and friends, but there is definitely something extra special about the month of December and the holiday spirit we feel throughout the month. We hope that everyone had a very happy Thanksgiving and that you ate way too much (we would hate to be alone in that). It was fun to spend more time than normal reflecting on the blessings that we have been given.
We jumped into Christmas right away, so keep your eye on our site as well as on our Facebook and Instagram feeds for some fun ideas – everything from wrapping and gifts to DIY decor and holiday signs for baby. We are still talking about every day home designs and remodels so if you have a project you are planning or working on, come check out the inspiration, tips, and design suggestions.
And please — don’t miss the Seven Simple Styling Secrets workshop! (affiliate link) It is one of the most popular classes in Jackie’s School of Decorating curriculum and she is allowing our Remodelaholic folks access F-R-E-E. If you’ve ever been frustrated trying to get your decor *just right* — this is the class you’ve been looking for. And you’ll just kick yourself if you miss out on this amazing freebie, so sign up right here for instant access starting Sunday, Dec. 6.
Shopping during December is one of my least favorite things to do. I put it off as long as possible because I dread going to overcrowded stores. Cassity shared some great ideas about shopping with a budget from the comfort of your own home in her post Easy Holiday Gift Ideas for Everyone On Your List. As the title suggests, she also gives great ideas for everyone you may have to make a purchase for! It’s a great read to help you finish up your holiday shopping (or start if you haven’t gotten too far yet).
Similar to the Ornament Display Tree from last year, this year Justin created a simple yet elegant Christmas Decor Triangle Tree. It is the perfect gift for your friends or neighbors or to display in your own home. The tutorial is simple and easy to follow so if you still have someone on your list who is hard to shop for, this just may be the answer you were searching for!
As part of Remodelaholic’s Black and Gold Christmas theme, Lorene created 4 Easy DIY Gold Prints for a Christmas Gallery Wall and they are beautiful. She used gold foil for the Christmas cut outs and old book pages as the background. You will definitely want to see the gallery she created as well as the tutorial she put together to see just how easy this project can be!
Cassity and Justin set a deadline to have their living room completed. That deadline? Game day! Before the room was complete they invited friends over to watch the big game and have a game day party! That incentive paid off because not only were they able to finish their room, but they threw an epic party that was definitely filled with great food but an awesome TV and soundbar. Check out their party as well as the finished room for a little game day inspiration of your own!
Have you ever heard of Circle with Disney? It’s a great option for a family gift this year and one thatwon’t give you buyer’s remorse. With Circle with Disney you can control the internet in your home and monitor what your family is using it for. In a world where so much is accessible at our fingertips, it provides comfort knowing that we can help protect our kids by setting limits and staying invloved.
Contributors
We have so many amazing contributors on our team, each one is incredibly talented! We love these ladies and all the awesome projects they create and share! Show them some love and click to visit their sites and follow them there.
Jackie – The School of Decorating – How to Style Your Home Like a Pro
Sarah – Just The Bees Knees — A Modern Farmhouse Kitchen
Dawn – DesigningDawn – Autumn Patio Decor
Cyndy – The Creativity Exchange – Whole House Paint Color Palette Using One Undertone
Michelle – Elegance & Enchantment – Free Printable Black and Gold Classy Holiday Art Prints, Day 1
Sarah – Just The Bees Knees — A Black, White and Gold Christmas
Courtney – Paperelli – “Gather Together and Give Thanks” Thanksgiving Printable
Michelle – Elegance & Enchantment – Free Printable Baby’s First Holiday Signs
Elisa – 29 Creative DIY Room Dividers For Open Space Plans
Jenny – Gingerbread Houses: Tips & Tricks; Day 7
Frances – How to Open Up a Small Congested Space
Elisa – 25 Ways to Use IKEA Bekvam Spice Racks at Home
Top Home Decor Ideas
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Guest Features
We always love finding awesome new bloggers and sharing their projects with you. (Want to be featured? Link up at the party and/or submit your project here.)
We have a beautiful makeover that was revealed last month from Jill at Jillify It. Jill and her husband love DIY and installed a shiplap wall and gave their home office an incredible rustic makeover. It if the perfect combination of a modern country feel! Check out her tutorial on how to install a shiplap wall plus see the before and after photos of her rustic home office makeover.
We have so much fun stuff planned for Christmas, be watching the site for our fun, festive posts to go live! If you have a blog or Instagram, you can link up at the party, and if not, share your pictures on Facebook (you can message us, and we’ll add it to our Fan Features album).
